Comparative Literature and Culture (with Integrated Foundation Year) Royal Holloway University of London

Overview

The Foundation Year provides progressive structures in which you are able to gain knowledge and understanding of approaches to humanities study and your chosen degree subject.  All Foundation Year students take ‘Global Perspectives’, then four subject-based courses provide approaches to the study of arts and humanities subjects, giving you critical skills to explore a range of literary, visual, and cultural forms, including plays, films, and digital media. 

With this Comparative Literature and Culture (with Integrated Foundation Year) course at Royal Holloway University of London you will be taught by world-class experts who genuinely want to get to know you. We create a supportive environment, often using group work so you can try out new ideas and participate in lively discussions. Throughout your studies, you will receive personal guidance to ensure your course is aligned with your strengths, interests and career plans. As part of our close-knit international community, you will be able to get involved with an array of cultural initiatives that take place on campus and make the most of being within easy reach of London and its many events and attractions.

Career opportunities

Students of Comparative Literature and Culture are attractive to employers because they think quickly and flexibly, communicate effectively, have a rich cultural and transnational awareness and the ability to analyse closely and range broadly.

By the time you graduate, you will have:

• developed your critical and analytical thinking and expression

• learned to analyse, evaluate and process effectively many different kinds of information

• honed impressive written and oral communication skills

• enhanced your ability to solve problems in sophisticated and flexible ways

• developed independent research skills

• acquired teamwork and leadership skills that are highly valued by prospective employers

• gained a critical appreciation of cultural life and cultural diversity